Office Manager at American Battery Solutions in Lake Orion, Michigan

Job Description:

American Battery Solutions is now hiring an Office Manager in Lake Orion, MI.



Job Summary:



The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing and monitoring general office operations at American Battery Solutions (ABS) headquarters, located in Lake Orion. The Office Manager is key to ensuring daily functions run efficiently, creating an environment of exceptional customer service with superb computer skills, resourcefulness, and a positive and friendly demeanor to ensure external visitors and internal team members receive the wide variety of support and services needed as part of daily business interactions.



Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee day-to-day front office operations and administration to ensure that all employees and guests are set up for success.


• Oversee budget management, order, receive and reconcile all expenses for all supplies, events, meetings, travel and other needs of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Human Resources (HR) teams.


• Manage administrative activities required by the CEO, including travel administration for domestic and international trips, completing business expense reconciliations, and other requests as needed.


• Coordinate travel and meeting arrangements for ELT.


• Create and manage a tracking system for company office supplies and inventory.


• Manage general office projects and assignments supporting the ABS Team.


• Collaborate with HR, IT and Facilities to identify resources needed for employee groups and office common areas.


• Work with the HR team, Facilities, and Safety to create office policies and procedures, onboard new hires, and assist with office layout changes.


• Prepare Visas and Passport requests as needed.


• Greet visitors and oversee the ABS' main phone line, ensuring all calls are answered in a timely manner and routed and screened to the appropriate contact person.


• Maintains the common areas (including the lobby, conference room(s), kitchen, and workroom areas) to ensure they are set up for the daily/weekly activities/meetings.


• Coordinate with Facilities, Purchasing and IT for the maintenance of office equipment, including copiers, appliances, shred bins, and vending machines.


• Manage outgoing and incoming mail, and packages, and notifies agents and staff when items arrive via Fed-Ex, UPS, etc.


• Serves as a point of contact for key business meeting coordination and work independently or in conjunction with HR and Marketing for onsite and off-site event management.


• Draft meeting prep materials, attend team meetings and take minutes when applicable, document action plans, and follow-up on tasks assigned.


• Adhere to federal and state regulations.


• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.


• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.


• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in business administration, hospitality, finance, or related field or associates degree plus equivalent experience.


• Minimum of five (5) years of previous office management or executive assistant experience functioning in a professional capacity.


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with the full suite of Microsoft office products including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Professional appearance and a positive, poised, and cheerful demeanor.


• Must be outgoing and genuinely enjoy interacting with people at all levels in a professional manner.


• Highly responsive with ability to manage multiple projects with rapidly changing priorities with minimal direction.


• Outstanding customer service.


• Must be discrete, tactful, diplomatic, and possess the ability to proactively problem-solve and provide service excellence to internal and external customers/guests.


• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Sensible, detail-oriented, proactive, and a team player.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands.


• Ability to deal with potentially difficult internal and external customers.


• Ability to prioritize duties and meet deadlines.

Key Competencies

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  Organization and planning: Establish a systematic course for self and/or others to assure the accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.


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  Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.


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  Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.


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  Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.


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  Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.


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  Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.


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  Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.


• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.


• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.


• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain.


• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.


• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.

Why Join Us



American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.



Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.


• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.


• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.


• Voluntary benefits offerings.


• Tuition assistance.


• Employee Referral Program.


• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us



American Battery Solutions Inc. ("ABS") is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu's 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.


As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.



The Location - Lake Orion



American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township has more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here!



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